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Labeo meroensis Moritz, 2007
Accepted name
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Labeo; Species: meroensis; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
Yes
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref. :   
  Comment :   
  Etymology of Generic name : 
 
Latin, labeo = one who has large lips (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
 
Specific name is in reference to the ancient Nubian Capital Meroe, positioned at the River Nile between Shendi and Atbara, where the types have been collected (Ref. 75742).
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Accepted name
 
 
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